What does it really mean to age well? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Rogers, a board-certified geriatrician, internal medicine physician, and Associate Chief of Geriatric Clinical Programs at UCSF. She’s also the Founder and Medical Director of UCSF’s Age-Friendly Health System and the voice behind @AgeWellWithDrSteph.
We talk about the habits that can help us age well, protect our brain and bones, maintain muscle, and preserve independence. We also discuss medications, bone density, advocating for aging parents, health misinformation, and what caring for older adults has taught Dr. Rogers about living a meaningful life.
If you want to live not just a longer life, but a healthier, stronger, more fulfilling one, this conversation is for you.
KEY TOPICS:
- What a geriatrician does and who may benefit from seeing one (02:20)
- Helping parents communicate with doctors, including Medicare wellness visits and focused appointments (06:12)
- Aligning medical care with personal goals (07:37)
- What it means to age well (09:06)
- Three habits for healthy aging: building muscle, challenging the mind, and social connection (10:44)
- Bone health and when to discuss DEXA scans (15:49)
- Polypharmacy and regularly reviewing medications (19:59)
- Making screening decisions, such as colonoscopies, based on prognosis and personal preferences (24:14)
- Social media, evidence-based health information, and why patients may feel unheard (28:16)
- Health span and staying healthy for as long as possible (34:00)
- What caring for older adults teaches about life and meaningful connection (34:53)
- The role of a positive attitude toward aging (36:46)
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